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"Damn and double damn," I cursed "When did you find this?"

"About fivein "

I looked at the clock on the wall I'd fallen asleep in Owen's arms around one, and it was after seven No doubt Oas on his way to Salina's estate right now I cursed again

"I told you," Eva said in a cold, accusing voice "I warned you about Salina - and Owen too "

I sighed "Yes, you did Don't worry, Eva I'et him back - "

The front door of the ed open

"Are you expecting Violet or one of your other friends?" I asked in a low voice, alreadytwo of the knives there I'd leftfor Owen

Eva shook her head, her eyes wide I gestured for her to get down on the far side of the kitchen table, where she'd be out of sight, while I crept up to the doorway, ready to deal hoe in unannounced No matter what her note said, no matter what she promised him, I wouldn't put it past Salina to lure Oay frouards to try to take me - or even Eva - out

Loud, quick footsteps sounded in the hall, heading in our direction My hands tightened around the knives, ready to cut doho my way -

Finn hurried into the kitchen, walking right byspot, a thick manila folder in his hand "Gin! Gin, are you here?"

"Right behind you," I said

Finn shrieked and whirled around I winced at the high-pitched sound

"Dammit, wo to give me a heart attack?"

"No, but it serves you right for walking in here unannounced Come on out, Eva It's just Finn "

Eva got to her feet and gaveshe'd heard hiave her a saucy wink anyway He was rather incorrigible that way